Extensive List of Windows Shell Folder Aliases

This list is too good to keep to myself. I’ve been using several of these for years, but there are so many more than I ever knew — many for directories that are incredibly difficult to reach by navigating the folder tree directly.

Most of these shell folder aliases exist in all modern versions of Windows, but TechRadar has noted a version for each alias. Windows 10 removes some of the old ones, mostly due to the continued destruction of the Vista-era Control Panel task centers.

No need to change folder options and permissions to navigate the directory tree, this Run command will take you right where you need to go.

These shortcuts are sure to be useful to any power user or IT pro, and just found a home in my OneNote.